When we think of the animal kingdom, we usually picture vibrant furs, colorful scales, or thick hides, but nature has a much ghostlier side that defies logic. Some of the most fascinating creatures on ...

Neurobiologist Kenneth Catania’s passion for scrutinizing odd animal adaptations all started with a creature with a 22-point star on its face. Catania first saw a star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) ...

Shrinking shrews, crows that develop relationships with humans, and why we'll never be able to fly like birds. Animals can do incredible things, but they can also carry pandemic-causing pathogens.

Meet talented critters who delight people with their amazing skills and charm. Meet talented critters who delight people with their skills and charm, including Carolina Hurricanes therapy pig Hamilton ...